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Amin Guled

Amin Guled – Chief Political and Security Reporter
Covers political, security, and economic developments across North and Latin America. He provides authoritative reporting and insight into current affairs. Based in Washington, D.C.
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U.S. President Donald Trump.

Trump Sends US Delegation to Pakistan for Iran Talks

20/04/2026 - 05:05:37
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Washington, D.C. (Diplomat.so) – US President Donald Trumo said on Sunday, in Washington, D.C., that a US delegation will travel to Islamabad, Pakistan, to continue negotiations with Iran, amid rising regional tensions and reported maritime incidents in the Strait of Hormuz.
U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu walking together during a diplomatic engagement.

US and Israel Raise Military Readiness Over Iran

20/04/2026 - 03:15:05
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Washington, D.C. (Diplomat.so) – U.S. President Donald Trump defended Israel as a "great ally" of the United States in a post on Truth Social on Sunday, amid escalating tensions involving Iran, the Strait of Hormuz, and stalled diplomatic negotiations between Washington and Tehran.
Iranian delegation participated in Pakistan-hosted talks with U.S. officials, engaging in diplomatic discussions aimed at advancing negotiations and easing regional tensions.

Iran drone strategy strains US missile defense costs

19/04/2026 - 05:07:01
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Washington, D.C. (Diplomat.so) – United States and Iranian officials engaged in high-stakes negotiations and military posturing across Washington and Tehran on Sunday, amid escalating costs and Hormuz tensions crisis developments today.
Shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz appear closed amid escalating tensions between the United States and Iran and rising disruptions to regional maritime traffic.

Israel raises alert over Iran US tensions in Hormuz

19/04/2026 - 04:27:47
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Washington, D.C. (Diplomat.so) - U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on Saturday, that its forces have imposed a maritime blockade on vessels to and from Iranian ports and coastal areas, as regional naval operations intensify across the Strait of Hormuz and surrounding waters amid rising Iran–U.S.…
A U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyer conducts maritime patrol operations in international waters, projecting presence and monitoring strategic sea lanes amid heightened regional tensions.

US-Iran tensions rise as Gulf shipping disrupted

19/04/2026 - 03:49:54
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Washington, D.C. (Diplomat.so) – U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on Saturday, that American naval forces, including the guided-missile destroyer USS Pinckney, have intensified patrol operations in waters near the Strait of Hormuz to support what it described as ongoing maritime containment…
US President Donald Trump

US President Hails Iran Opening of Strait of Hormuz

17/04/2026 - 22:46:21
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Washington, D.C. (Diplomat.so) – US President Donald Trump welcomed Iran's announcement that the Strait of Hormuz has been reopened to commercial navigation on Friday, April 17, while stating that US maritime pressure on Tehran will remain in place until a broader political settlement is reached,…
Analilia Mejia

Progressive Democrat Analilia Mejia Wins New Jersey Special Election

17/04/2026 - 14:45:18
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Newark, New Jersey (Diplomat.so) – Progressive Democrat Analilia Mejia defeated Republican Joe Hathaway in a special election for New Jersey's 11th Congressional District on Thursday, April 17, securing the House seat previously held by Democratic Governor Mikie Sherrill.
US President Donald Trump

Trump: Iran 'Almost Agreed' on Nuclear Deal

16/04/2026 - 23:57:44
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Washington, D.C. (Diplomat.so) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday, that Iran has agreed to "almost everything" in ongoing nuclear negotiations and that a comprehensive deal is nearing completion, according to remarks to reporters.
Lebanon's Prime Minister Nawaf Salam

Lebanon PM Welcomes Israel Ceasefire Deal

16/04/2026 - 23:25:49
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Beirut (Diplomat.so) – Lebanon's Prime Minister Nawaf Salam welcomed a United States-mediated 10-day ceasefire agreement between Lebanon and Israel on Thursday, describing the deal as a key national demand pursued since the outbreak of cross-border hostilities.
President Donald Trump

Trump Announces 10-Day Lebanon-Israel Ceasefire Deal

16/04/2026 - 23:01:03
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Washington, D.C. (Diplomat.so) - US President Donald Trump announced on Thursday in Washington, D.C., that Lebanon and Israel have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire set to begin Friday following US-mediated diplomatic discussions involving senior American officials, marking a renewed effort to de-escalate…
US Senate

US Senate Fails Israel Arms Sale Restriction Bid

16/04/2026 - 18:14:31
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Washington, D.C. (Diplomat.so) – The US Senate on Thursday, voted down two proposed resolutions aimed at halting approximately $450 million in arms sales to Israel while also rejecting a separate Democratic-led measure seeking to restrict President Donald Trump's authority to use military force…
U.S. Vice President James David Vance.

JD Vance says US made progress in Iran talks

14/04/2026 - 04:36:35
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Washington, D.C. (Diplomat.so) – U.S. Vice President James David Vance said on Monday that Washington had made significant progress in talks with Iran during discussions held in Islamabad, Pakistan, in an interview with Fox News addressing ongoing diplomatic negotiations.
US President Donald Trump.

Trump says Iran 'completely destroyed'

14/04/2026 - 04:19:39
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Washington, D.C. (Diplomat.so) - The President of United States, Donald Trump, on Monday, said Iran had been "completely destroyed militarily and otherwise" in a post on Truth Social, escalating rhetoric amid stalled U.S.–Iran diplomatic negotiations over nuclear concerns.
U.S. President Donald Trump

Trump Says Iran Wants Nuclear Deal as Talks Stall

14/04/2026 - 03:20:56
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Washington, D.C. (Diplomat.so) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday, at the White House in Washington, D.C., that Iran wants a nuclear agreement while U.S. rejects any nuclear weapons deal.
U.S. Navy warships sail in formation during deployment to the Middle East, as Washington expands maritime enforcement operations in the Strait of Hormuz amid rising regional tensions.

US Sends Naval Fleet to Enforce Hormuz Restrictions

14/04/2026 - 03:07:05
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Washington, D.C. (Diplomat.so) – The United States Department of War confirmed on Monday, that it has deployed more than 15 warships to the Middle East to support enforcement operations in the Strait of Hormuz.
U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance

US, Israel Strike Iranian Bridges and Military Sites

07/04/2026 - 17:29:57
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Washington, D.C. (Diplomat.so) - The United States government announced on Tuesday, April 7, that its military objectives in Iran had been largely achieved, as coordinated U.S. and Israeli airstrikes targeted strategic infrastructure across multiple Iranian provinces amid an escalating regional conflict.
President Donald Trump

U.S. Signals More Strikes on Iran

07/04/2026 - 16:29:12
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Washington, D.C. (Diplomat.so) – The U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday, April 7, that "an entire civilization will die tonight," warning of imminent consequences as the United States and Israel intensified coordinated strikes on Iran's petrochemical infrastructure.
U.S. President Donald J. Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

US Rescues Downed F-15 Officer in Iran Mission

06/04/2026 - 09:56:53
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Washington, D.C. (Diplomat.so) – The United States Department of War confirmed that U.S. forces successfully rescued a downed F-15E Strike Eagle weapons systems officer inside Iran on Sunday, April 5, following a complex, multi-phase operation involving special forces, air support, and intelligence…